Get Prepared to Visit a Pantry
Who Can Get Help?
First, know that you are not alone. There is no shortage of people in our community who need help to put food on their table. Thankfully, there are caring people and organizations ready to help. Anyone who asks for food can get it. There is food for everyone. To find out more about other food pantries and guidelines, please visit our Find A Pantry page.
First, know that you are not alone. There is no shortage of people in our community who need help to put food on their table. Thankfully, there are caring people and organizations ready to help. Anyone who asks for food can get it. There is food for everyone. To find out more about other food pantries and guidelines, please visit our Find A Pantry page.
What Can I Expect When I Visit Feeding Greene?
Some pantries offer additional food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (called “USDA” or “TEFAP” food). To receive this food, you must meet certain income guidelines (see below). A few things to know about USDA food:
Some pantries offer additional food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (called “USDA” or “TEFAP” food). To receive this food, you must meet certain income guidelines (see below). A few things to know about USDA food:
- You will be asked to share your monthly household income, but you will not be required to bring any documented proof of income.
- You will not be required to show an ID or proof of residency, but you must live in the state of Virginia.
- You will be asked questions about the size of your household and information about your family.
- You will be asked if members of your household receive benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP (“Food Stamps”), SSI (Social Services Income), or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
- All of the information you provide will be kept confidential.
- Regardless of where you pick it up, your household will only be able to pick up USDA foods once per week.
- For non-USDA food, you may visit as many pantries as needed.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.